Description
Chipped Beef on Toast is a classic American comfort food featuring savory dried beef in a creamy, peppery white sauce served over toasted thick bread slices. This simple, hearty dish combines a rich skillet-cooked creamed chipped beef gravy with crispy toasted bread for a satisfying meal perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Creamed Chipped Beef
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1–2 (2.25-oz) jars dried beef, roughly cut into ribbons
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- 2 cups milk, at room temperature
To Serve
- 6 slices thick sliced bread
- Freshly minced parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Skillet and Cook Dried Beef: Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the roughly cut dried beef ribbons and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef darkens in color and begins to crisp slightly.
- Add Flour and Spices: Stir in the all-purpose flour, black pepper, optional salt, cayenne pepper if using, and a pinch of ground nutmeg. Continue cooking the mixture for about 2 minutes until the flour turns golden and the spices release their fragrance.
- Incorporate Milk and Thicken Sauce: Slowly add the room temperature milk while whisking continuously. Keep whisking over medium heat for about 5 minutes until the mixture starts to simmer and thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove the skillet from heat once the desired sauce consistency is reached.
- Toast the Bread and Assemble: Toast the thick slices of bread to your preferred crispness. Arrange 1-2 slices of toast on each plate, then ladle a generous amount of the creamed chipped beef gravy over the top.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, sprinkle freshly minced parsley on top for added color and freshness. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- For a meatier sauce, double the amount of dried beef used.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity to suit your preferred level of spiciness or omit altogether for a milder dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 2 slices with creamed beef)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
